Independent Greg Orman Now Front-Runner in Kansas U.S. Senate Race

Wednesday, September 3 was a day of good news for independent U.S. Senate candidate Greg Orman.

Orman picked up a key endorsement from the Traditional Republicans for Common Sense, a moderate Republican group. This endorsement adds to Orman’s collection of Republican and Democratic endorsements for Senate — demonstrating his overall viability as someone who can cross the political divide.

The biggest news for Orman was that his Democratic opponent, Chad Taylor, dropped out of the race late in the day. Taylor had serious funding problems and local Democratic leaders had already called for his withdrawal.

“This is certainly an unexpected turn of events,” Orman said in a statement. “Chad Taylor is a committed public servant. He ran an honorable campaign and worked hard, and I wish him and his family well.”

In a three-way race, Public Policy Polling placed Republican incumbent Pat Roberts with a solid lead as Orman and Taylor split the anti-incumbent vote.

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David Yee

Currently studying the research aspects of business science as a doctoral student in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (GCU)--after completing a Master's in Business Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management (FHSU), and a Bachelor's in Business/Economics (FHSU/UMKC). Curriculum Vitae available through website link.
Currently working through the dissertation process, topic: Job Crafting among Commission Sales Personnel.